New Sunderland train station faces difficulty finding tenants for retail spaces after opening in December 2023. Sunderland Station Struggles to Attract Businesses Hey, want to hear about Sunderland’s new train station? It is having some issues. The station’s southern area opened in December 2023. It cost millions, but faces problems now. Vandalism damaged the toilets…
Merger talks between Nissan and Honda face challenges as ownership disagreements emerge despite initial hopes for shared research. Nissan Honda Merger Talks in Jeopardy Reports Suggest Hey, guess what I heard? The Nissan and Honda merger might be off. They started talking about it in December. The idea was to become a huge car company.…
Victoria Smith won the Innovate UK award with a software platform to boost grassroots music venues, simplify ops, and raise their visibility. Sunderland Entrepreneur Receives £75,000 Grant for Grassroots Music Venue Aid A businesswoman from Sunderland won a £75,000 grant. Victoria Smith created a software platform for music venues. It will help grassroots venues. Innovate…
A £1,000 reward is available for information leading to the identification of 25 individuals involved in a disorder in Sunderland last summer Reward of up to £1,000 Offered to Identify People After Sunderland Disorder Sunderland: A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered to help identify 25 people. They are wanted by police following…
Yvette Nyinakijeri, a Sunderland University graduate, overcomes her past to become a nurse, winning a prestigious award and thriving in her new role. Sunderland University Graduate Who Fled Rwandan Genocide Lands Dream Job as Nurse Sunderland: Yvette Nyinakijeri, a graduate from Sunderland University, has achieved her dream job as a nurse. She fled the Rwandan…
A new monthly food market is coming to Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Stables, starting this Sunday. Enjoy local food, drinks, and crafts from independent traders. New Monthly Food Market Launches at Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Stables This Weekend Sunderland: A new monthly food and drink market is launching this weekend at Sheepfolds Stables. Visitors can enjoy delicious pies from…
Three innovative women from the North East have won a national award and a £75,000 grant each for their groundbreaking projects in sustainability and care. Three Women Trailblazers from North East Win National Award and £75,000 Grant Newcastle: Three amazing women from the North East have just won big! They received the Innovate UK Women…
A Sunderland man has been sentenced for violently attacking his partner while on bail for previous domestic violence charges, leaving her with serious injuries. Sunderland Thug Jailed for Fracturing Partner’s Jaw and Choking Her on Bail Sunderland: A man has been jailed for attacking his partner while on bail. Scott Gibson choked her and fractured…
A £1.7m investment will help establish a battery recycling plant in Sunderland, aiming to boost UK self-sufficiency and tackle waste from lithium-ion batteries. Sunderland Recycling Plant Plans Advance with £1.7m Funding Boost Sunderland: Plans for a new battery recycling plant are moving ahead. A £1.7m investment deal will help make this happen. Lithium Salvage is…
New Writing North and Channel 4 have renewed their partnership to support local writers, offering new opportunities for talent across the North East. New Writing North and Channel 4 Renew Partnership to Boost Local Writers Newcastle: New Writing North and Channel 4 are teaming up again. They’re renewing their partnership to help local writers. This…